What Is a Medical Abortion?
A medical abortion is a safe, non-surgical method of ending an early pregnancy using prescription medications, typically mifepristone and misoprostol which were approved by the FDA in 2000.
What Are the Steps Involved in a Medical Abortion?
A medical abortion or medication abortion involves taking the 2 different medications Mifepristone and Misoprostol, 24-hours apart.
Step 1: Taking Mifepristone
Mifepristone blocks progesterone a hormone that is needed for a pregnancy to continue. Without progesterone, the lining of the uterus breaks down.
- Timing: It can be administered at the doctor’s office or even at home.
Step 2: Taking Misoprostol
Misoprostol, is usually taken 24–48 hours later. This medicine causes the uterus to contract and expel the pregnancy, similar to a heavy period.
- Administration: It can be by dissolving the tablets in your mouth, placing them in your cheek, or inserting them into your vagina.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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References
- WHO – Abortion care guidelines ↗
- Pub Med – Costs of Abortion In South Africa ↗
